Okay i have an 88 CRX si engine and i have a 95 civic ex cylinder head and i already have the z6 headgasket.. now for the install do i really need to take off the drive pulley? can't i just work my way around the pulley or not?

Also can someone explain to me better what TDC is? like have the #1 piston at TDC (top dead center) but how do i get the #1 piston to be at TDC? when i turn off my car does it automatically go to the #1 piston as TDC or would i have to counter clockwise my drive pulley and just guess where the top is.

If i need to take off the drive pulley whats the best way?

Thanks to anyone who helps me! :thumbup: